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Jayson Tatum, Celtics stifle Heat, take back home-court edge
Jayson Tatum posted 22 points, 11 rebounds and six assists as the visiting Boston Celtics regained home-court advantage in this first-round playoff series, routing the Miami Heat 104-84 Saturday night.,Boston, the NBA's top seed, leads the best-of-seven series 2-1 with Game 4 set for Monday in Miami...
Thunder cruise past Pelicans for 3-0 first-round series lead
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder took a 3-0 series lead by routing the New Orleans Pelicans 106-85 on Saturday afternoon.,Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams added 21 points each and Luguentz Dort had 12 for the No. 1 seed Thunder, who will try to complete a...
Timberwolves on prowl for series sweep over Suns
The Minnesota Timberwolves are one victory away from winning a playoff series for the first time in 20 years.,The Timberwolves look to finish off a four-game sweep of the host Phoenix Suns on Sunday night after winning the first three games of the Western Conference first-round series by an average ...
Magic even series with shellacking of Cavaliers
The Orlando Magic emphatically evened their best-of-seven Eastern Conference first-round series with the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon, using a 37-10, third-quarter flurry to erase a halftime deficit and steamroll toward a 112-89 shellacking in Game 4.,Franz Wagner had 12 of his...
Reports: Lillard has Achilles strain, status unclear for Game 4
Bucks star Damian Lillard was in a walking boot Saturday because of a strained right Achilles tendon, according to multiple reports, making his availability for Milwaukee's playoff game against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday a question mark.,On Friday, Lillard clutched at his leg in pain after a foul ...
Physical Mavericks out to extend series lead on Clippers
For a team that ranked just No. 20 in the NBA in scoring defense during the regular season, a defensive-oriented Western Conference first-round playoff series matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers has suited the Dallas Mavericks well ahead of hosting Game 4 on Sunday. ,Dallas took a 2-1 lead on Frid...
Pacers look to take 3-1 lead vs. ailing Bucks
The Indiana Pacers will look to push the injury-riddled Milwaukee Bucks to the brink of elimination on Sunday when they play Game 4 of their Eastern Conference first-round series in Indianapolis.,All-Star guard Tyrese Haliburton converted a three-point play with 1.6 seconds remaining in overtime to ...
Joel Embiid, 76ers look to even series vs. Knicks
Despite being limited in more ways than one, Joel Embiid saved the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday.,On Sunday, the reigning Most Valuable Player will look to help the Sixers even their Eastern Conference first-round series at two wins apiece when they host the New York Knicks in Game 4.,Embiid poured...
Wolves crush Suns, take 3-0 lead for 1st time in franchise history
Anthony Edwards recorded 36 points and nine rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the host Phoenix Suns 126-109 on Friday night to take a 3-0 playoff series lead for the first time in franchise history.,The Timberwolves will aim for a sweep in Game 4 of the best-of-seven, first-round Western C...
Luka Doncic fuels Mavs past Clippers for 2-1 series lead
Luka Doncic had 22 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists to help the Dallas Mavericks beat the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 101-90 in Game 3 of their Western Conference first-round playoff series on Friday.,The Mavericks lead the best-of-seven series 2-1. Game 4 is set for Sunday in Dallas.,Kyrie Ir...
NBA roundup: Tyrese Haliburton, Pacers drop Bucks in OT
Tyrese Haliburton converted a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left in overtime, lifting the Indiana Pacers to a 121-118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series in Indianapolis.,Haliburton gained separation after using a nifty crossover on Pat...
Tyrese Haliburton lifts Pacers over Bucks for 2-1 series edge
Tyrese Haliburton converted a three-point play with 1.6 seconds left in overtime, lifting the Indiana Pacers to a 121-118 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference first-round series in Indianapolis.,Haliburton gained separation after using a nifty crossover on Pat...
Grizzlies carry momentum into matchup with Hornets
The Memphis Grizzlies haven't exactly been lighting it up lately, but they are trying to take advantage of a nice stretch on the schedule....
NBA roundup: Wolves top Clippers after Kawhi Leonard's exit
Anthony Edwards scored 37 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 28 and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves ended a two-game skid on Tuesday by rallying for a 118-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, who lost Kawhi Leonard after one quarter....
Ailing Hawks open roadswing at Trail Blazers
The Atlanta Hawks continue to fight through injuries as they enter Wednesday night's road game against the Portland Trail Blazers....
Kings use big first half to banish Bucks with ease
Harrison Barnes and Kevin Huerter led a first-half barrage of 3-pointers, De'Aaron Fox scored a team-high 29 points and the Sacramento Kings held the visiting Milwaukee Bucks at arm's length throughout the final two periods en route to a 129-94 triumph Tuesday night....
Clippers lose Kawhi Leonard, watch Wolves storm back for win
Anthony Edwards scored 37 points, Nickeil Alexander-Walker added 28 and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves ended a two-game skid on Tuesday by rallying for a 118-100 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, who lost Kawhi Leonard after one quarter....
Celtics finish 5-game trip on high note, trip up Jazz
Jayson Tatum tossed in a game-high 38 points and Derrick White made 7 of 11 3-point attempts and scored 24 points as the Boston Celtics wrapped up a five-game road trip by beating the Utah Jazz 123-107 on Tuesday night in Salt Lake City....
Rockets win back-and-forth battle with Spurs
Fred VanVleet scored 21 points to head a balanced Houston attack and help the short-handed Rockets rally for a 103-101 victory over the host San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday....
Pacers get out in transition, hold off Thunder
Myles Turner scored 24 points to lead the Indiana Pacers to a 121-111 win over the host Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night....